So, I'm trying to plant some foliage under my canopy that has formed over my redfoot pen. I want to fill in some empty space below/around the trees so they have cover to hide under, and to give the pen more of a jungle/rain forest look.
Of course, I don't want to add toxic plants and I'm also...
Although my breeding is a bit slow, my collection of hatchlings is still growing. I've been needing somewhere to keep them that will last for a couple years. Then I dawned on me, I use to have a building just for that...
A long time ago, in a galaxy...not so far away, I had a shed. This little...
Quick question.
I have a redfoot egg on day 84. I went to check on it and noticed there was a crack (approx. an inch long) on one side. Temp is 86-87. There is a dark mass on one side (when candling), and I still see blood vessels. It doesn't stink either, which if it had died I would assume...
So I am in the process of liberating my former reptile room from being a storage building. I'm not sure how beneficial it would be for tortoises, so I thought about running it by some of you first.
The building is 14x7ft insulated. It is connected to a 14x14 windowed room with dirt floor which...
For some odd reason, incubating lizard eggs seems far more straight forward than tortoise eggs. I've searched (and found) for other, similar, threads, but I am still curious and hope you can add more to this puzzle.
6 eggs were laid by my female redfoot. One was found cracked after a few...
I've had this idea for a while, but never decided to jump for it....still haven't. Part of me worries that it will be tossed aside and never used, although that might be doubtful.
The Idea-
To have a "rover" of sorts that can be controlled 100% via the internet to check in on the tortoise...
I have this decent sized cactus growing in the yard. It was given to us by a neighbor, whose cactus always drops limbs. It doesn't have spines that I have noticed.
2 questions.
1. What type is it?
2. Is it safe to be fed to sulcatas and redfoots?
I didn't think this was an option, but I have seen some keepers housing hatchlings outside. This may be an old topic, but I would like to hear from those that have done this or have knowledge to share.
I have a decent sized enclosure for the adults, with a 5'8'' tall fence. If I were to do...
This is something I've noticed a couple years ago, but didn't bother to look into it.
Some of my redfoots have a clear layer on their shells. You can notice it when viewing the edges. I first noticed it a year or so after getting the adults outside (as it wasn't there before), and then when I...
I don't post much here, but I figured I might as well share this weekend's events.
The other day I found 2 hatchling redfoots in the section of the shed that the adults have access to, from the outside. This was odd, since I didn't own any hatchlings. At first, I had assumed that they were box...
So, while working in the enclosure today, I found an egg under a plant. No attempt seemed to be taken to bury it. I had another situation like this last year. I am currently re-setting up the incubator. It's large, solid, and appears healthy.
Any reason to why she ditched it? I was told before...
My enclosure is going on it's 3rd year and would like to provide an update for those who are looking for ideas. I installed automated sprinklers a few days ago, so now have 4 rain showers programed daily during the summer.
The above pic was taken during it's first year. Not much going on, but...
I am looking for 2 subadult-adult female redfoots to add to my current trio. I have plenty of space, and have been thinking about expanding for a while.
I wanted to post my winter setup for others who may be looking for a solution for these cold winter months. My redfooted tortoises spend the warm months outside, but do not appreciate the cold dry seasons, despite living in Texas.
The green house can as a kit for around $50.00 each. The...
I have moved my red foots to a better setup to help with humidity and heat in the winter. The super cold months are finally here in texas, and I was curious to hear what the lowest temps you all suggest keeping my reds at.
I currently have one CHE 100wtt in the enclosure (3ftx6x3) and a 100wtt...
I've posted here a few times, and hope someone can help.
I have 2 adult red foot females and one male. Last week I found an egg out in the open, luckily I was there to retrieve it. I am not expecting anything to happen but it is incubating currently. This has led me to some questions. I assume...
I have a large out door enclosure (30ft x20ft), that I have been working on since last year. It houses 3 redfoots (1 male, 2 females) and possibly more in the future. I am currently unsure of where to go with the ideas. Currently it has a 20ft stream feeding a pond with a few plants scattered. I...
I'm located in central Texas where it is often dry. I am finally putting the finishing touches on the outdoor enclosure's landscaping. Despite having an elaborate pond, I fear they are still much too dry. I have 1 male and 2 female adult/sub adult redfoots. The major thing that causes this...
I really need to post here more.
So, tonight when I went to put up my tortoises, ( I lock them up every night) I heard a honking noise coming from the tall grass. Upon further inspection, I found my male on top of my female, who actually hated him a few months ago. I've seen him only mount...